1937 Bentley Other for sale $220,000

Chassis: B57KU Engine: Z6BM. Coach Builder: Park Ward, England. Unlike many of the Derby Bentleys on the market today which have been re-fabricated to resemble an open tourer; this car still sports an the original Park Ward aluminum coachwork from 1937. Being completely aluminum, obviously this car is rust-free, and amazingly lightweight with a low profile and rakish design enabling it to take corners like no other car from the period.

Over the past 4 months, the following has been performed:

-New re-plated radiator shell and core replacement. As well as all correct hoses and clamps throughout. Calostat which controls the radiator shutters was also replaced with new.

-Repainted the air cleaner and replaced all the related fittings. Replaced the spark plugs, rotor, points and distributor cap and changed out all the fluids.

-Installed a new correct, more efficient deturbulated aluminum cylinder head and all accompanying internal parts. This car runs like a Swiss watch.

-Brand new chrome wheels hex caps (5) and chrome wheel weight covers(15) and repainted the spare tire cover and running boards. The entire car was then professionally buffed to a high gloss.

-Replaced the front carpet and the leather in the back seat. Even the door panels are leather in this car.

-Replaced the oil pump and the water pump with the correct rebuilt original factory parts. The oil pump is the high performance version.

-Undercarriage was professionally cleaned and then highly detailed.

-Replaced the light bulbs throughout, and yes the spotlight works.

In 1937, Bentley was owned by Rolls-Royce, and made at the Rolls plant in Derby England. They are referred to as Derby Bentleys. These cars were available in two engines sizes: 3-1/2 Liter and 4-1/4 Liter. This car is the more desirable 4-1/4 Liter, allowing high performance levels of speed. Yes it is fast!

Car comes with four manuals: 3 thick new Technical Repair and Assembly Manual, new Small Power Engines including the 4-1/4 Liter Bentleys by Rolls Royce,

Original factory Bentley Ownerandrsquo;s Manual for 1937, and original factory Bentley Handbook. The original rear luggage rack is also included with the directional and switch [which do work].

Note: Trying to photograph an ivory car is difficult. The photos all make the car appear white. However, I assure you it is ivory; its original factory ivory which is a gorgeous correct Bentley color. One of the reasons I purchased this car was because is in looking at some of the other Derby Bentleys out there for sale painted in the most horrible color combos I ever seen, like bright yellow and two-tone light blue; I wanted a period correct attractive car that I didnt have to re-paint. Being mechanically sound made my decision easy.

In September of this year, the Bentley was invited to participate in the Ephraim Hill Climb andamp; Rally in Door County Wisconsin. An invitation only event along side some of the finest car out there. I ran the course three times with flawless operation and surprising performance. The car took the Peoples Choice Award at the Sunday Concours.

Reasonable offers and